What's on this weekend in Melbourne

Until 28 Dec

The Sunday Market at Southgate

* No market this Sunday 14 Sept * Explore the Sunday Market at Southgate and meet the makers.

Until 25 Oct

Cannoli Making Class

Learn how to make the perfect cannoli.

Until 7 Dec

Market Brunch

A monthly brunch market featuring some of Melbourne’s most creative food makers.

Until 3 Oct

The Big Screen Goes Green: Documentaries for Nature Lovers

Enjoy free documentary screenings exploring Melbourne stories of grassroots environmental action.

Until 26 Jan

LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition

Step into a world of epic battles, spaceships and landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.

Until 25 Oct

Oktoberfest at Hofbräuhaus

Get ready to embrace your Bavarian spirit – Oktoberfest returns to Hofbräuhaus for the 57th year.

Until 20 Dec

Distraction

An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.

Until 31 Dec

The Lost Impressionist Art Tours

Discover Melbourne's artistic story and its connection to Monet with this unique group walking tour.

Until 30 Nov

Forest Therapy

Unwind with forest therapy (shinrin-yoku) and immerse your senses in nature.

Until 21 Dec

The Story of the Moving Image

An ongoing exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.

Until 8 Nov

Annie

The beloved musical features a little hero for a big tomorrow.

27 Sep – 25 Oct

Oktoberfest at Munich Brauhaus

Dust off your dirndl, press your best lederhosen – it’s time to prost, party and platter.

Until 31 Dec

Polymer Clay Earring Workshop

Create beautiful jewellery in this fun workshop.

Dreamskape

Explore the District Dockland's multi-media sensory entertainment complex.

Until Nov 2026

Making Memoir of a Snail

Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.

Until 27 Oct

Sanatan Kriya Yoga

Partake in a free yoga session, open to all.

Until 3 Oct

NGV Friday Nights: French Impressionism

Enjoy an after-hours exploration of French Impressionism at NGV International.

Until 5 Oct

French Impressionism

The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Skyline Melbourne

See Melbourne's unbeatable city view from the Skyline Melbourne Ferris wheel.

Monopoly Dreams

Enjoy a fully immersive and interactive Monopoly experience, featuring games and challenges.

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved Melbourne landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

Until 3 Jan

Run the Tan: Run Club

Start the weekend off on the right foot with a run around the Tan.

House Down Under

Australia’s favourite inverted house photo experience brings topsy-turvy fun to Melbourne.

Until 17 Sep

Bourke Street Mall Busking

Meet Melbourne's marvellous musicians and more in the iconic Bourke Street Mall busking program.

Until 29 Nov

Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.

Melbourne Book Market

Melbourne Book Market is a curated collection of more than 5,000 new and pre-loved titles.

Until 19 Dec

Melbourne Magic Show

Enjoy a theatrical magic experience like no other.

Until 13 Dec

Carnival of Karactors

A monthly cabaret show featuring sexy and silly circus artists, comedians and magic performers.

The Understudy

Bringing you Alpine chalet vibes, candlelight, and cocktails that warm you from the inside out.

Until 20 Sep

The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque

Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.

On a Boat

Experience the Yarra River by boat on your own private cruise.

Until 12 Oct

Bark Salon

Bark Salon is a large-scale display of First Nations bark painting, with more than 160 works.

Until 31 Dec

Yarra Sunrise Running Tour

Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.

Until 5 Oct

Kimono

This exhibition displays examples of kimonos from Japanese history.

Until Jan 2027

DIY Craft Workshops

Unleash your creativity at these workshops where everyone is a designer.

Until 29 Dec

Friday and Saturday Showcase: Basement Comedy Club

See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform every Friday and Saturday.

Until 30 Nov

Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Wominjeka: journey into Melbourne Gardens with an Aboriginal guide.

Until 31 Dec

State Library Victoria Unlocked

On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.

Until 31 Jan

Sports Precinct Walking Tour

Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.

Until 13 Dec

Comedy at the Coopers Inn

A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.

Until 23 Nov

Tschabalala Self: Skin Tight

The first solo exhibition in Australia for renowned American artist Tschabalala Self.

Until 28 Sep

Swagger: Gentlemen of Fashion

Step behind the sartorial scenes to experience the style and elegance of 18th-century gentlemen.

From 29 Aug

G3 Game

Experience gaming like never before, with state-of-the-art facilities.

Until 5 Oct

Badass Women of Melbourne: Women's History Walking Tour

Take a guided walk to uncover the hidden stories of everyday women who shaped Melbourne.

Until 31 Dec

Shrine Kids

Embark on a family adventure with this engaging program designed for discovery at every turn.

Until 14 Sep

Afterbirth from a Hellmouth

A bamboozling deluge of non sequiturs, nonsensical wordplay, body horror and punk music.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

Until 28 Sep

The Lark

From the creators of the critically acclaimed Mother, comes the world premiere of The Lark.

14 Sep

Australian New Goldberg Orchestra

A vibrant orchestral performance of works by Mozart, Poulenc, and more.

Until 28 Sep

Riverfest

Riverfest is fast becoming Melbourne’s most beloved eco festival.

Until 14 Dec

Celebrate Mexico: Tequila Versus Mezcal

Enjoy a guided tasting of artisan agave-based spirits paired with gourmet Mexican canapés.

Until 14 Sep

Milk Dud

Amelia June is a mother now, so she's putting on a show.